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Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the ’Gong
An easy, 90-minute drive south of Sydney, Wollongong offers a multitude of options for a day trip or a weekend away.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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Europe doesn’t get more far-flung, or magical, than this breathtaking place
Created by volcanic eruptions and subsequently eroded by glaciers, winds and waves, this dreamlike archipelago sits halfway between Iceland and Britain.
- by Steve McKenna
The architect behind Mona has his own quirky property, just outside Melbourne
In Nonda Katsalidis’ words, it was a regional retreat that “got out of control”. Now it’s one of the Macedon Ranges’ coolest attractions.
- by Emily McAuliffe
Buckle up: 10 of the world’s most extreme airport runways
Some runways require passengers to have nerves of steel as well as a seatbelt when landing.
- by John Borthwick
This once-sleepy coastal pocket is Asia’s next big thing
Ho Tram is an undiscovered gem that’s ripe to play a big part in Vietnam’s plans to increase tourist numbers.
- by Julietta Jameson
How the ultra-rich cruise: On board the world’s most-travelled superyacht
Last year the Hanse Explorer clocked up a staggering 65,555 kilometres, many of which were racked up during charters for the rich and famous.
- by Rachel Ingram
You could spend all day at Europe’s grandest palace without going inside
Arguably Europe’s most grandiose royal stronghold, the Palace of Versailles is an easy day trip from Paris.
- by Mark Daffey
The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14
Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.
- by Kate Armstrong
This is, arguably, the most popular dish in the world
When you’re talking about the favourite food of 1.4 billion people, you have a case for global dominance.
- by Ben Groundwater
Time slows down at these magical, rarely visited Greek islands
Mesmerising, spectacular and unforgettable. These are very much the images that return when I close my eyes and recall this seven-day odyssey.
- by Latika Bourke